Arts and Culture Correspondent at The Guardian in London, UK

Organisation: The Guardian
Location: London, UK
Salary: From £54,239 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Working arrangement: Hybrid, with at least three days per week in the London office; nine-day fortnight
Application deadline: 6 November 2026

The Guardian is seeking an Arts and Culture Correspondent to generate exclusive stories, identify emerging cultural trends and produce ambitious journalism spanning the arts and creative industries.

The successful candidate will report on major developments in arts and culture, from interviewing influential artists to investigating the forces transforming the creative industries. The role offers an opportunity to contribute original reporting that informs public debate and shapes cultural conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write and produce arts and culture news, features, interviews, liveblogs and other editorial content.
• Identify and break exclusive arts news stories.
• Investigate emerging cultural trends and developments across the creative industries.
• Source interviews and develop relationships with artists and cultural figures.
• Monitor breaking news and upcoming developments in the arts sector.
• Analyse the wider social, cultural and political significance of arts and culture stories.
• Contribute reporting across digital platforms, including social media, podcasts and video.
• Ensure reporting meets editorial standards for accuracy and legal compliance.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Demonstrable journalism experience, including arts and culture coverage for a major news website, newspaper or magazine.
• Proven experience writing news stories and features.
• An understanding of digital and print journalism.
• Experience using social media and multimedia platforms.
• Strong editorial judgement and the ability to identify original stories.

The Guardian particularly welcomes candidates who can bring diverse perspectives to arts journalism and highlight underreported areas of the cultural landscape.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary starts at £54,239 per annum, with the final offer determined by experience and responsibilities.

Benefits include six weeks of annual leave, pension contributions, private healthcare, professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Application deadline: Friday, 6 November 2026.

Image: Courtesy of The Guardian.